bamills1 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Ok so I won't be needing the explanation here necessarily, Otto is 1 1/2 so I'm well aware that they shed, and shed, and it never ends. I just moved in with my girlfriend and she's known Otto for a year now, but the hair is driving her nuts. She has two dogs, both hunting breeds with short coats. I'm wanting to know is it unhealthy or unsafe to brush our dogs daily? I know it seems as if the hair never stops coming off but Otto doesn't have a very thick coat as it is, and she is going nuts over brushing him daily. Any advice on this? I'm also welcome to advice on what you all do to keep the house clean other than sweep and destroy vacuums with husky hair:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I don't think brushing everyday will hurt so long as it's gentle and not using a furminator or anything like that on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yeah I think brushing every day is fine for them....it might help to get him groomed with a deshedding shampoo, and they can do extra brushing. That always helped during coat blow season. Other than that, just constantly vacuuming lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I've had Chula professionally groomed once. I'm sure she hated it, but it did reduce her shedding for quite a few weeks afterwards. Also, I'd invest in a good vacuum, if you haven't already. The difference is monumental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamills1 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I should probably take him to a groomer then, and get a better vacuum. Here's part two of our newfound problems: he's knocking over the trash can from time to time and getting everything out of it when we are both gone. He was crated at my house and he isn't anymore. He's been fine for the most part...do you think he just needs to be crated for his whole life or is his age combined with new freedom a bad phase, and if so how can I get it out of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Is it just the garbage that he gets into? You can get a garbage can with a locking lid. Or else you could try putting the garbage under the sink, or in an area where he can't get to it. If it's just him getting into the garbage, and you'd like to leave him uncrated, I'd try one of those options first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamills1 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I have been walking him to the trash can, saying no, and making him leave. I went out last night and left him out and he was fine. Maybe that will help. I think also with time he will learn the rules of the house like my girlfriends dogs have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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